HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-01 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor John W. Rants called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
City Clerk Jane Cantu called the roll of Council. Present were Council President Dave Fenton
and Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Steve Mullet, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton and
Pamela Linder.
OFFICIALS:
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
November 1, 1999 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers City Hall
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Administrator John McFarland; City Attorney Bob Noe; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach;
Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Planning Manager Jack Pace; Public Works Director Jim
Morrow; Superintendent of Sewer /Surface Water, John Howat and Finance Director Alan
Doerschel.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
Jesse Woods, 3924 So. 117 Tukwila. asked Council if a letter had been sent to anyone
regarding the issue of noise at the firing range. Councilmember Mullet indicated no
correspondence had been sent yet; however, it is in the works and will be mailed to Seattle Police
Chief Stamper and the Police Athletic Association.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes: 10/18/99
b. Approval of Vouchers: #214829 215106, in the amount of 1,035,486.15
c. Authorize Mayor to accept turnover of the following:
1. Five feet of right -of -way;
Bruce McVeigh, 14245 59 Ave. So.
2. 150 1.f. of 12 -inch storm pipe, 1 manhole, 124 1.f. of sidewalk, curb and
gutter;
Ramada Inn, 4006 So. 139 St.
3. 490 l.f. of street improvements; 75 1.f. of sidewalk, curb and gutter,
replacement of 8 1.f. of 8 -inch storm drain including 2 catch basins;
Short Strokes, 12923 E. Marginal Way
4. 91 1.f. of 12 -inch storm pipe, 6 catch basins, 400 1.f. of street improvement;
Gateway 10 (a /k/a Shepard Ambulance); 13075 Gateway Drive
5. 45 1.f. of 12 -inch storm pipe and 1 catch basin;
Lee Stenson, 14255 55' Ave. So.
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6. 190 1.f. of 12 -inch D. I. waterline and 1 hydrant;
Eriks (a /k/a NW Seals), 14600 Interurban Ave. So.
7. 314 1.f. of 8 -inch water line, 3 gate valves, 1 hydrant, 589 1.f. of 12 -inch storm
pipe, 7 catch basins, 2,248 feet of sidewalk, 281 1.f. of curb and gutter, 3 street
lights;
BP Station, 16200 W. Valley Hwy.
Moved by Councilmember Duffie; second by Councilmember Hernandez; to approve the
consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Proposed increase in surface water utility rates for residential and commercial customers
beginning January 1, 2000. [Second hearing]
7:05 p.m. Mayor Rants opened the public hearing.
In connection with the proposed rate increase in surface water utility rates, Public Works
Director Jim Morrow spoke of the amount of work which has been done by City staff in recent
history with regard to surface water. He also informed Council that two public workshops were
held recently to explain what surface water is and what staff does. The workshops also allowed
staff the opportunity to show the progress being made in the community (by use of photographs
and charts) and to hear direct input from the citizens as it relates to problems and feedback in
their neighborhoods. The total number of citizens who attended both workshops was 26.
Mr. Morrow stated surface water issues are a team effort between the residents and City staff.
He said that unless we form a team, we cannot cure the problems.
John Howat, Superintendent, Sewer /Surface Water, addressed the Council. With the use of a
collage of photographs, Mr. Howat was able to show work crews performing different types of
maintenance and work activities in various neighborhoods around Tukwila.
Mr. Howat's crew is responsible for maintaining the following: 46 miles of pipe in Tukwila, 75
outfalls, 40 major undercrossings, 3000 catch basins, 2 stormwater pump stations; 1 retention
pond; 8 city buildings; 2000 asphalt swales, 25 miles of ditches; and 30 to 40 citizen complaints
per year.
In 1999, staff has cleaned approximately 5,000 feet of ditches, cleaned 25,000 feet of pipe;
responded to two calls from the Department of Ecology; generated 2,300 cubic yards of dirt; and
cleaned 1,200 catch basins and manholes.
CITIZEN COMMENT:
Al Pieper, 17093 53 Ave. So., Tukwila, informed Council Mr. Morrow did a "good job" on
the public workshop he attended. He then spoke against a specific surface water utility rate tax
and said the necessary funds can be taken from "unanticipated revenues."
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Nancy Damon, o /b /o Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce. noted a November 2
Government Affairs Committee meeting to discuss the proposed rate increase and asked Council
to allow written comments after that meeting for use in their deliberations.
Jesse Woods. 3924 So. 117 Tukwila. a construction worker, noted $1.23 per month is not that
much money and knows the importance of the work staff is performing. Therefore, he
understands the need for the increase and is not opposed to it.
Al White. 14202 129 Pl. SE, Renton. 98059, is a property owner in Tukwila and realizes the
need for good surface water management. His property is flooded yearly. Mr. White said he has
contacted the City in previous years for help, but has received none. He is in favor of the
increase and would like assistance at his property.
Dwight McLean, 13015 38 Ave. So., Tukwila, attended the October 28 workshop and said it
was very interesting and more extensive than he thought it would be. He knows the need exists
for an increase, but said 40% was "planning for a catastrophe." He stated there are other ways to
generate these funds; perhaps from the capital budget. He would like to see things "better
planned for." Finally, he applauded City staff for their efforts.
Brian Kennedy, 129802 37 Ave. So., Tukwila, noticed City staff is working on the water
runoff issues and noted the increase is very much needed.
Mayor Rants read a letter into the record from The Richard E. Jacobs Groun. Inc.. The letter
asked Council to "explore the options of an incremental rate increase that may be phased in over
a two to three year period." He stated a 40% increase for 2000 is difficult to plan for as their
budget is typically set by July 1 for the following year.
7:40 p.m. Mayor Rants continued the public hearing to November 15, 1999, to consider any
additional written or verbal information.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Comprehensive Plan amendment process revisions
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY'S 1995 COMPREHENSIVE LAND
USE PLAN AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 1757, TO CLARIFY THE
PROCESS TO BE USED IN MAKING PERIODIC AMENDMENTS TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Jack Pace, Planning Manager, stated staff recommends a public hearing for this item be set for
November 15, 1999.
For clarification, Mr. Pace informed Council this proposed amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan is to clean up (clarify) the procedure for considering annual revisions to the plan.
Although no vote took place, there was consensus among Council to hold the public hearing on
November 15, 1999.
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Council President Fenton conducted this portion of the meeting. Discussion and consideration
on the proposed 2000 budget began on page 26. Ms. Linder, on behalf of the Finance and Safety
Committee, presented that Committee's recommendations for changes. As questions arose,
Finance Director Alan Doerschel was available for comment.
Further consideration of this item will take place at the November 8, 1999, COW meeting, with
Ms. Hernandez reporting on the proposed amendments on behalf of the Transportation
Committee.
Making notes on the proposed changes were Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach and Finance
Director Alan Doerschel.
NEW BUSINESS:
Moved by Councilmember Linder; second by Council President Fenton; to approve the
monthly salary schedule for Non Represented Employees effective January 1, 2000, to
supplement the salary schedule approved by Resolution #1429 dated October 4, 1999. The
motion carried 7 -0.
REPORTS:
b. Review of proposed 2000 budget
A motion accepting on a monthly basis the non represented salary schedule previously
approved in Resolution No. 1429
a. Mayor
Mayor Rants reported a November 3 meeting with representatives from the Sound Transit
Board. Council President Fenton and Councilmembers Mullet and Haggerton will also attend.
The proposed resolution from Sound Transit has not yet been received by the City. There is a
community meeting scheduled for November 3 at 7:00 p.m., at the Tukwila Community Center.
Speakers are invited to speak for :02 minutes each.
The Mayor then spoke of two recent newspaper articles which addressed the issue of Sound
Transit issues, both of which were favorable.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffle reported that resident Joanne McManus was back in attendance after a
recent stay in the hospital. The Council welcomed her back.
Councilmember Hernandez reported attendance at an October 27 Tukwila Business and
Professional Women's group where she was a program speaker. On October 29, she and Evelyn
Boykan met with Terri Smith, REACH, and Dorothy Lingell, Homesite, a private, community
based, non profit corporation. Homesite is very interested in working with Tukwila since we
have set aside some monies for first time homebuyer's assistance. Ms. Hernandez suggested a
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meeting in the future to hear from Ms. Lingell on their programs to help revitalization efforts and
homebuyer assistance.
Next, Ms. Hernandez reported a November 4 Equity and Diversity Commission meeting at 5:15
p.m.
The Transportation Committee met this evening wherein they addressed issues of speeding on
So. 130 and So. 160 Citizens have called to complain about speeding on both of these roads.
The Committee will address cut through traffic at the next meeting.
Council President Fenton reported a number of meetings on November 3. They include an
11:00 a.m. meeting with Sound Transit Board members; Site Council in the evening and a public
hearing at Foster High School from 7:00 11:00 p.m., on the third runway and a meeting at the
Tukwila Community Center.
Mr. Fenton was selected to serve on the AWC Legislative Committee and facilitated the
Municipal Finance and Transportation Infrastructure meeting today. He spoke of some of the
issues facing that committee.
Councilmember Mullet reported a November 2 Community Affairs and Parks Committee
meeting.
Councilmember Carter reported attendance at the Friends and Family event on October 27 at
Foster High School. City staff did a good job of presenting their information to each group.
Later that evening, she attended the Foster Community Club meeting wherein they passed a
resolution in opposition to putting light rail down Highway 99.
Today, Ms. Carter attended a sub committee meeting of SCATBd wherein Jean Carpenter, staff
to Ron Sims, spoke about Growth Management Links to Transit. The agenda grew as members
spoke about South (King) County representation on the Sound Transit Board. Light Rail
alignment was also discussed. Ms. Carter mentioned the E -4 concept, about which, several
people seemed interested.
Finally, Ms. Carter reported she will attend the Southwest King County Chamber luncheon on
November 5.
Councilmember Haggerton spoke of a letter signed and sent last week to the Department of
Ecology and the US Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of ACC cities. A fax was received from
Julia Patterson's Office stating the letters were effective. Ms. Patterson was told unofficially, by
the Department of Ecology, the comment period is to be extended on the 401 certification.
As it relates to the November 3 Public Hearing on the permit application by the Port of Seattle, a
card was mailed to many people urging attendance. Approximately 800 people are expected.
The meeting is from 7:00 11:00 p.m., at Foster High School.
Councilmember Linder reported the coming week will be very busy with meetings and
encouraged everyone to vote on November 2.
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c. Staff
City Administrator John McFarland reported staff had prepared the 5 Annual United Way
Silent Auction baskets and encouraged Council to look at them and place a bid if they so desired.
Next, Mr. McFarland noted the parking lot project was not yet completed as anticipated; yet,
noted it would be done before the end of November, 1999.
d. City Attorney
City Attorney Bob Noe reported arguing before the Court of Appeals October 27 on Deja Vu's
appeal. The Court of Appeals appears to be receptive to the fact constitutional issues are
resolved. He will keep Council apprised of the outcome.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Councilmember Carter noted the model on display at Larry's Market (showing the proposed
Light Rail routing by Sound Transit) is "really good" and noted it is raising awareness of the
community members. It was also noted that flyers related to the issue have been replenished
several times. The flyer informs citizens of the upcoming community form on November 3 and
a Sound Transit community meeting on November 4.
ADJOURNMENT:
9:40 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Council President Fenton; to
to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 7 -0.
John W. Rants, Mayor
Robert H. Baker, CMC,
Deputy City Clerk
Date Minutes Approved: /1 /99